'Game of Thrones' Star Maisie Williams Makes a Bold Statement About the Fate of Jon Snow

Update, 10/3: Just when we thought we had figured it out (it being the true fate of Jon Snow on Game of Thrones), Kit Harrington's costar, Maisie Williams, has tried to completely kill any last hope that his character might still be alive.

"I think you're in denial about it for a long time when you see the death of a big character but I can't help but think it makes for such a great storyline!" the 18-year-old told Christian O'Connell on his Absolute Radio morning show. "All the time people are asking me if Jon Snow is alive and the answer is no! He's dead! I promise."

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Oh is that true, Arya Stark? So then tell us: What was Kit doing running around Belfast dressed in medieval garb last week? Why did he say GoT "will remain a part of my life for a while?" And why is Emilia Clarke so "optimistic" about his possible return? We're in dire need of an answer—and preferably one we'd like to hear. —Evan Real

Update, 9/27: Between Kit Harrington's vaguely-stated "Yes, I'm coming back!" confirmation and Emilia Clarke's glass-half-full attitude about the fate of Jon Snow, we've come to accept the fact that our beloved Lord Commander of the Night's Watch is most likely still alive.

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While holding on to hope has been difficult for diehard Game of Thrones fans, it seems we finally have actual confirmation that Snow is, indeed, ready for a reincarnation. The proof? New photos (via The Daily Mail) from the GoT set showing Harrington galavanting around Belfast in costume, sword in hand.

While he could just be filming flashback scenes (as some pessimistic Twitter users have pointed out), our fingers are still crossed for a full reprisal. —Evan Real

Original article, 9/15: After months of rampant speculation, it appears Jon Snow is, indeed, alive—with the confirmation coming straight from Kit Harington himself. Despite both the actor and the Game of Thrones showrunners confirming the death of the Lord Commander of the Night's Watch in previous interviews, Harington accidentally spilled the news in an interview with a Belgian magazine, Watchers on the Wall reports. A Reddit user shared the translation of the most important part of the interview:

Harington: I had to pass on amazing parts because I was attached to Game of Thrones. So the show is like a double-egded sword to me: I owe a lot to it, but at the same time it has almost completely drained me. Oh well, I try not to think about it too much. The important thing is that I now know exactly how long I am still under contract, and in the meantime –

Interviewer: How many more seasons would that be?

Harington: Nice try (laughs). I can't talk about that. Let's just say that Game of Thrones will remain a part of my life for a while, I'll probably be in my thirties when it's over. One thing's for sure: the day I'm no longer on Thrones is the day I'll bury myself in movie projects (laughs).

Since Harington turns 29 in December, this means he's pretty much confirmed at least through Season 8—though knowing Harington, he could just be messing with the HBO show's vast fan base. But given that the actor has been spotted on the set of Season 6, we'll take Harington at his word.